Facilities Operations Director

Mount Holyoke College

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management supports the College mission by maintaining over 2 million square feet and 300 acres of campus property. Our dedicated team of 140 FTEs spans various trades—from Mechanical and Central Heat to Grounds and EH&S—to ensure the excellence of 60+ major buildings. We are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2037. To reach this goal, we are replacing our fossil-fuel steam system with a state-of-the-art geo-exchange district energy system, paired with aggressive energy demand reduction and system optimization across campus. Reporting to the Associate VP of Facilities, the Facilities Operations Director provides strategic leadership for the college’s physical environment. This role oversees a multi-disciplinary trades team (MEP, Carpentry, and Lock Shop) and manages the full lifecycle of campus assets to ensure peak safety, efficiency, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in maintaining complex institutional/commercial facilities, including direct management of central utility plants (heating and chiller).
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, steam/hydronic distribution, and high proficiency with BAS.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA, ADA, NFPA, and state/local building codes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Higher Education environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Massachusetts Second Class Steam Engineer License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) trade supervisors, Carpentry, and the Lock Shop, fostering a culture of innovation and energy conservation.
• Drive the college’s decarbonization efforts by identifying and implementing high-impact efficiency strategies and long-term energy conservation measures (ECMs).
• Oversee the lifecycle management of campus assets, utilizing a comprehensive planned maintenance program and an optimized CMMS to reduce deferred maintenance.
• Formulate and monitor MEP and utility budgets, using data-driven forecasting to reduce operational costs.
• Maintain and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) and collaborate with Capital Planning on plant upgrades from design through commissioning.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director